First published in 1998

This book offers a wealth of information on the rapidly expanding field of solution mining: the extraction of materials from the earth by leaching and fluid recovery. This is an introductory text for students and professional engineers that is comprehensive and emphasizes current practice and theory.

Percolation leaching of fragmented ground is covered, as well as true and modified in situ leaching. Solution mining of gold, copper, and uranium ores, several salts extracted from evaporates and brines, and sulfur are discussed.

Mineral leaching chemistry and kinetics, hydrology (including flow equations for various wellfields and other fluid recovery systems), environmental containment, and solution mining simulation models are also included.